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Orbus Visual Communications Acquires CRĒO Industrial Arts
5/13/2024
Chicago, IL – Orbus Visual Communications® is pleased to announce its acquisition of CRĒO Industrial Arts. Orbus Visual Communications is a market-leading group of brands in North America that specializes in the manufacture of visual communications solutions for exhibits/live events, retail and interiors market segments.

CRĒO Industrial Arts, based in Seattle, Washington, is a full-service custom fabricator that has been producing high-end architectural elements for over 40 years. CRĒO provides outstanding capability in environmental graphics, museums, public art, and other permanent installations. CRĒO executes the vision of the world’s finest architects, designers, and landscape architects, producing extremely high fit and finish custom products for a wide variety of venues.

“We are excited to collaborate with CRĒO’s remarkable team,” said Gary Keefer, CEO of Orbus Visual Communications. “Their outstanding capabilities in technical design, metal fabrication, woodworking, lighting, and more are best in class. Further, CRĒO’s custom interior and exterior solutions complement and supplement Orbus’ existing custom offerings.”

“Being a part of the Orbus family will enable CRĒO to serve its clients even better than we do today, and it will significantly fuel our strategic growth plans,” said Jeff Braaten, President of CRĒO Industrial Arts. “Access to a larger platform of manufacturing operations enables our company to expand our reach throughout North America and increases the breadth of capabilities we can provide.”

“CRĒO and Orbus collectively have a passion for visual storytelling and a collaborative spirit that produces remarkable results,” said Mark Matthews, Director of Exhibits. “Our partnership enhances our ability to build unique permanent exhibits and environments for the public that are inspiring and educational.”  


About Creo Industrial Arts
CRĒO Industrial Arts, based in Seattle, Washington, is a full-service custom fabricator that has been producing high-end architectural and exhibit products for over 40 years. CRĒO’s broad array of fabrication capabilities uniquely positions the company to serve architects and designers to enhance corporate interiors, hospitality and educational environments as well as, museums, cultural centers, and environments where the public comes to be educated and entertained. Visit www.creoindustrialarts.com and www.creoexhibits.com.

About Orbus Visual Communications
Orbus Visual Communications® is a market-leading group of brands in North America that specializes in the manufacture of visual communications solutions for exhibits/live events, retail and interiors. Brands within the group include Orbus®, Nimlok®, Fabric Images®, SEG Systems®, SEG Services® and CRĒO Industrial Arts. Orbus Group’s operations reside in Chicago, Las Vegas, Toronto, Charlotte, Portland OR, and Seattle. www.orbus.com


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